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"thesis statement" consists of one or two sentences summarizes the main argument of a
paper. Thus, deciding on a thesis statement is really a shorthand for
taking an overall approach to a topic. There are several different issues one could argue
concerning food arts, depending on the nature of the specific course and assignment.
One important area being discussed in the field is ethical sourcing of ingredients. One
could argue that people involved in the culinary arts have an ethical responsibility to source
foods in such a way as to reduce carbon footprint and encourage sustainable farming. As well as
ethical arguments, one could support such a thesis by pointing out that increasing trends for
socially responsible consumerism make ethical sourcing a good marketing decision.
Another possible thesis would argue for or against appropriation of ethnic cuisines.
For example, one could argue that a Caucasian chef offering Native American ancestral cuisine is
being fundamentally exploitative and inauthentic. On the other side, though, the same chef,
working closely with a local tribe and sourcing foods from tribal farms, could be paying homage
to Native American traditions and sustaining them.
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